I wasn’t aware of the crochet artist London Kaye before today. And it’s a shame. Her crochet is great, but when she combines it with yarn bombing the work takes on another dimension.
Incredibly, London Kaye is also a classically … Read More...
DIY Marzipan Body Scrub Recipe
This Marzipan body scrub sounds good enough to eat. The coco powder gives it the earthy tone and the brown sugar allows the crystals to scrub away dead skin cells leaving your body smooth and glowing. The full tutorial/recipe can … Read More...
Free Pattern – Lace Makeup Pouch
This adorable makeup pouch is made from this free pattern but featured on Anabelia’s blog post. The colors Anabelia uses are delicate and the combinations really work together. These pouches would be ideal for handmade Christmas gifts for friends … Read More...
DIY – Macrame Loop Bracelet
Here is another amazing Macrame Jewelry piece. This creation uses a button and loop as the fastener. It’s a great technique to use as it can be used with many different Macrame projects. Full Macrame Bracelet tutorial can be found … Read More...
How to whiten teeth at home
Here is a good idea! To whiten your teeth naturally, you need only some basic stuff that might already be around your house. And most of it is natural stuff.
The ideas are presented by Dr. Josh Axe, a decently … Read More...
DIY Blocking Station For Squares
This blocking station is amazing and if you haven’t taken the time to create one for yourself well now is the time to get started. There is no excuse for WIP messiness when you have one of these around. The … Read More...
Martha’s Candle Decals
Have you used printable decal paper before? Use water slide paper to create these printable holiday candles. This tutorial uses store bought candles for an “up-cycling” project. For the full tutorial, info where to get the paper as well as … Read More...
Soap Tutorial – Dead Sea Soap
This dead Sea salt soap tutorial uses a simple Melt and Pour technique. If you haven’t tried a sea salt soap then beware as they are a little scratchy and not for the weak hearted. Mmm I can smell the … Read More...
5 Minute Duct Tape Hair Clips
The kids are going to love making these. All your need is some printed duct tape
and hair clip backs
. These would make wonderful sleepover party activities or get the kids busy in time for Christmas and show them … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Owls
Are we over owls yet? I know it’s patterns like these that keep sucking me back in- they are just so cute! The free crochet pattern can be found here at Engsidrun.spire.ee. You might want to check out some … Read More...
Free Patterns – Breast Cancer Crochet Patterns
1 in 3 lives will be touched by Breast Cancer which is a horrible statistic. Rita our very own Founder of Craftbits.com won the war and went on to create BottlesOfHope.com here in Australia. This round up of patterns contains … Read More...
DIY Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream
This tutorial or recipe is aimed at men with it’s masculine scents of Rosemary and Mint, but I love mint and would love to use this shaving balm all to myself. Did you know the skin benefits of Rosemary … Read More...
Mason Jar Candle
This Mason jar candle is a little different from the rest. This candle is created by using a mason jar that has been cut. I love how rustic this is. A great alternative to a traditional mason jar project. I … Read More...
20 No-Sew Fabric Craft Ideas
Here is a great roundup post from littleredwindow’s Cassie.
She had tons of fabric left over and wasn’t allowed to buy more till she got rid of what she already had. Talk about a predicament!
So, she got creating, and … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Braided T-shirt Hair Tye
Love this simple up do that has been finished off with a handmade hair tye. You can use old shirts or new fabric is you wish, the end result is a casual boho feel to your look. Perfect for those … Read More...
DIY – Tea Cup Candle
Well this is another tea cup candle which by now most of us know how to make. But the image was kinda cute and the way she made her candle, using an oil burner was a little different and yes … Read More...
DIY Macrame Tutorials
Macrame is trending faster than anyone could imagine. Who would have thought this craft would make it’s way back into our lives. Well we have a great roundup of Macrame Necklaces and bracelets. All of these 10 free Macrame tutorials … Read More...
Free Pattern – Gratitude Flower
The possibilities for this free pattern are endless. I personally think they would look amazing as gift tags. You could even add a little fragrant oil to really bring in the festive vibe. The fall colors used above are beautiful … Read More...
Book Review – Crochet With One Sheepish Girl
Crochet with One Sheepish Girl by Meredith Crawford
RRP $17.95
Guest Review By Katie from IndieCrafts.
While I am the Indie Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip and not the crochet editor, I do love to crochet so I … Read More...
Soap Tutorial – Spiced Pumpkin
For this quick melt and pour soap all you need is 10 minutes and some Pumpkin spiced Fragrant oil. How fantastic would these been for Fall or Halloween gifts! Add some extra orange color for a more vibrant look. … Read More...